Seasonal jobs for fall 2013

Ready or not, the holidays are approaching. Check out these big-box companies hiring seasonal workers for the holidays.

By Carrie Taylor

on October 2, 2013 11:59 AM

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GameStop

GameStop plans to hire 17,000 workers across the country to prepare for the holiday season. The upcoming launch of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 will also require stores to be more than fully staffed.

GameStop plans to hire 17,000 workers across the country to prepare for the holiday season. The upcoming launch of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 will also require stores to be more than fully staffed.

GameStop plans to hire 17,000 workers across the country to prepare... Photo-3730300.71313 - Houston Chronicle

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Macy's

Macy's announced it will hire about 83,000 workers for the holiday season, which is nearly 4 percent higher than last year's total. Because online sales have risen, Macy's reports 6,600 of the seasonal workers will work at online fulfillment centers.

Macy's announced it will hire about 83,000 workers for the holiday season, which is nearly 4 percent higher than last year's total. Because online sales have risen, Macy's reports 6,600 of the seasonal workers ... more

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Macy's announced it will hire about 83,000 workers for the... Photo-5231618.71313 - Houston Chronicle

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Toys R Us

Toys R Us will add about 45,000 seasonal workers this fall at its stores and distribution centers. Hiring runs through December.

This year Walmart announced it will hire more seasonal workers than... Photo-5237097.71313 - Houston Chronicle

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Best Buy

Best Buy also plans on hiring thousands of seasonal workers for the holiday season. It lists all of the job openings on its website.

Best Buy also plans on hiring thousands of seasonal workers for the holiday season. It lists all of the job openings on its website.

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Best Buy also plans on hiring thousands of seasonal workers for the... Photo-5073650.71313 - Houston Chronicle

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Target

Although retail giant Target will not hire as many seasonal workers this year, it still plans to bring 70,000 workers into its stores. Apparently current full-time workers expressed increased interest in working during the holidays, which lessened the need for additional staff. less

Although retail giant Target will not hire as many seasonal workers this year, it still plans to bring 70,000 workers into its stores. Apparently current full-time workers expressed increased interest in ... more

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Although retail giant Target will not hire as many seasonal... Photo-3948017.71313 - Houston Chronicle